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Old 21-03-2008, 06:31   #13
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Re: How long should i leave PC on without a restart?

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Originally Posted by Xaccers View Post
I think google released some stats on their hard drives.
Basically if your drive doesn't die in the first year of use, it's going to live to a ripe old age if you leave it on constantly.
On and off reduces lifespan very slightly.
i believe that is for most electronics, if it has a manufacturering fault then it'll die early, otherwise, as long as you don't hit it with a hammer etc it'll be fine for many years of constant usage
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